DIY-ing

I just have to share this with you, my friends! :)

Doily Envelops
http://www.daydreamlily.com/2010/04/doily-envelops.html

Ready, Set, Create

Vintage Bicycle

I wouldn't mind seeing one of these under my Christmas Tree this Year. :D

1970's Schwinn Bicycle

Galvanized Tubs

I know it's early but I just can't help getting excited about Christmas. Check out this Christmas Tree. I really love the oval galvanized steel tubs. I don't know about your family but our family travels to each others homes with our gifts. What a great way to organize which gifts go where and all you have to do is grab that tub and head out. Awesome.

Table Talk

I guess I have a thing for beautiful tables. This Salvaged wood dinning table from Restoration Hardware is just breath taking. I love it because of it's super chunky design and raw finish.


http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1616003&categoryId=search

Watch It

Want a really cool Watch made of 100% wood? Check out Wewood. If you buy a watch their will plant a tree. How cool is that?

http://we-wood.us/collections/best-seller/products/wewood-date-beige



My good friend and fashionista Brenda Lutzke turned me on to this watch company. She's an Art Institute graduate just like me! Check out her blog here http://bathroomsecret.blogspot.com/

A great bathrobe is sorta hard to find these days. When I look I see two types of robes. It's either the Victoria's Secret silky naughty girl bathrobe OR the grandma bathrobe that is super thick white fluff that makes you look like a big cotton ball. Well, I think I found something that's somewhere in the middle. Cute, Sweet, maybe a little sexy. http://store.plumprettysugar.com/pages/apparel.html




These robes were even featured in Blake Shelton's "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking" music video. Check it Out!
http://www.cmt.com/videos/blake-shelton/578729/who-are-you-when-im-not-looking.jhtml?artist=1164298

Hard as Nails

I know nails and I know nail polish. I've done the leg work and Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure is your ticket to great nails. It has a super shiny finish and is long lasting with no chipping. Done and Done. Buy All Colors now.

Complete Salon Manicure™



http://sallyhansen.com/products/nails/nail-color/complete-salon-manicure™

Art For Everyone

I've got Fine Art on the brain these days. First I found this awesome web site where you can buy 8"x10" prints for $20.00.



http://www.20x200.com/browse/20/

And after looking at the frames 20x200 sell with the art I thought right away "Hey, West Elm's got those same gallery style frames" Soooo...Then I hit up www.westelm.com and find that they have a parternship with 20x200.



http://www.westelm.com/shop/we-love/20x200-collaboration/?cm_type=gnav

Bravo!

I Piperlime, Do you?

I spotted this bag and thought I should really share! This is such a nice shape for a "Big Girl" bag and the leather looks so soft. This little baby just nabbed a spot near the top of my "want list".  You too??



http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=67380&vid=1&pid=889616&scid=889616002

Magnetic Love

This is the first time I have posted about makeup related items but I just HAVE to share this. "The Designer Life" isn't JUST about sofas and paint colors. A total lifeStyle extends to makeup and handbags and everything in between. I LOVE this new tool from Sephora. It's a wand with four magnetic eye shadow applicators. DUH! Now you save the space four brushes took up in your make-up bag. I always need more room in that tiny bag.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P291406&categoryId=S4700&shouldPaginate=true

Snail Mail

You all know how much I love writing letters to my good friends. Well, if your not big on the whole writing a letter, licking the envelope, finding a stamp thing.  Check out this web site. They do all that (fun) stuff for you! Just send them an e-mail and volunteers will handwrite your letter. You can even ask for a doodle, flower petal or lipstick kiss.

Love.

http://snailmailmyemail.org/

Fine Jewelry

How much do I love this New Jewelry Collection from my friends at Jcrew!!  Take some time and check it out for yourself.       http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry.jsp

Sofa love

 

Check out this one from Crate & Barrel! I can totally see myself perched on this sofa in full Jcrew.  You Too? 

Whats hot now

Driftwood Mirrors are the best. When i worked for Jamie Wilke Interiors in Milwaukee's 3rd Ward we had a stunning driftwood mirror for sale. Not only are they great statement pieces but they are so style versatile. You can add this piece into a seaside retreat interior OR a city loft space. Either way it's sure to leave an impression.

Color Love

I love this Gray, White and Wood Tone WITH a pop of bright Pink color combo! Do you?



http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=81927

Threads

What's that one piece of clothing you always grab when you don't know what to wear?  For me it's my Jcrew Black and White Buffalo Check Shirt. It's perfect with a pencil skirt or blue jeans. Dress it up, Dress it down. Whats in your closet!?

Vintage Stamps for Post

I found The Paper Nickel Stamp Company and got so excited! They put together vintage stamps packets each amounting to 44 cents, enough for one standard envelope. They can do custom orders too. Say, if you want all brown stamps or all flower stamps. Prefect for everyday use or big event invites. Isn't this awesome?


http://thepapernickel.com/store.html

The Written Word

Handwritten letters are beautiful and becoming a lost art. I try to spend time every month writing my friends that don't live near to me. Not only is it relaxing for me but it also lets my friends know I'm REALLY thinking about them. A little extra effort does not go unnoticed. Skip the Text Message. Send a letter.

I go to Paper Source for all my flat cards and envelopes. They have a wonderful color pallet to pick from. 

 

http://www.paper-source.com/

Love at First Sight

I remember when i first came across this stunning dining table. It changed things for me. Everything about this room is simply sophistication at it's best. I love how they use it as a entry table.






http://www.hickorychair.com/product_detail.aspx?i=4881

Calling all Sofa's

Next March I'll be moving! Hopefully into a cute little studio. I've selected these two sofa's as my big contenders. Which one do you like better??? 




http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/sofas/azure-sofa/s449183
http://www.westelm.com/products/essex-leather-sofa-g277/?pkey=csofas-sectionals-couch

Classy Bins and Baskets

No more ugly plastic laundry baskets here. This one is by Aidan Gray, a GREAT designer source for old world light fixtures and Candle sticks. http://www.aidangrayhome.com/shop/products.html

Just so Cool....

I'm so digging on Lands End Brand "Canvas". Wisconsin Designed with a back to basics feel.

http://canvas.landsend.com/canvas/women/index.html?cm_re=Canvas-Women-_-D-1